Bend, Ore. –April 15th, 2022– Mazama Designs has launched the newest addition to their high performing INTAKE™ Reservoir line for hands-free hydration. Mazama’s new 1.5 L lumbar reservoir offers increased flow, easy fill-up, and taste-free hydration in a bladder sized to fit standard hip packs. The INTAKE Lumbar’s easy functionality streamlines reservoir prep and ensures fast and efficient fluid delivery during active outdoor use. As a replacement reservoir or a new addition to a pack, the INTAKE Llumbar is the perfect option for shorter mountain biking, hiking, and skiing outings.
Mazama’s INTAKE Lumbar reservoir paired within a hip pack offers several performance advantages for active hydration. Fluid weight sits along the waist, lowering the is located near the wearer’s center of gravitycenter-of-gravity for more efficient carrying. Without a sweat-inducing backpack and chafing shoulder straps, the wearer can stay cool and enjoy maximum freedom of movement.This leaves the wearer’s torso unencumbered for maximum freedom-of-motion and there’s no backpack causing your back to sweat. The INTAKE Lumbar’s 1.5 L volume provides enough fluid for 1-3 hour outings. while iIts compact size and weight allow for comfortable and stable carrying without transferring too much strain through the hip pack’s waist belt.
With a larger drink tube and improved bite valve, the brand-new INTAKE Lumbar reservoir delivers 20% more flow than its predecessor. Mazama’s innovative GYZR bite valve offers bite-activated flow from any orientation and the option of streaming flow for fast thirst quenching or dispensing. A drink tube clip plus a magnet retainer clip alloware included for versatile drink tube tethering and convenient access to fluid on the moveon-the-move.
With the INTAKE Lumbar, Mazama addressed reservoir prep and ease-of-use as well. “We dove deep into the challenge of developing a better integrated, more functional reservoir and the features built into the INTAKE line make it easier to hydrate on the move plus will help get you out the door with less fuss,” explained Matt Hoskins, Mazama’s founder. INTAKE Lumbar features an expandable top opening that’s easy to seal and won’t leak.
This same technology allows the reservoir to remain open for drying, discouraging bacteria growth. Likewise, the open flow option built into the GYZR bite valve facilitates tube dry-out and an integrated self-sealing, quick connect exit port makes it easy to load and unload the reservoir from a pack.
The INTAKE 1.5 L Lumbar (MSRP $34.00) is now available at www.mazamadesigns.com as well as select retailers.
INTAKE 1.5 L Lumbar reservoir joins Mazama’s INTAKE 3 L, 2 L, and Insulated 2 L models for a full range of backpack and hip pack hands-free hydration options. All products are BPA and PVC free and have, with a lifetime guarantee. The patent-pending reservoirs are made with high-quality, USA-sourced film that is taste-free and anti-microbial.
For more information on Mazama Designs, please visit www.MazamaDesigns.com. For wholesale inquiries reach out to: matt@mazamadesigns.com
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Mazama Designs, LLC is an outdoor-products development company located in trail happy Bend, Oregon. For outdoor enthusiasts who need hands-free hydration on the trail, Mazama is the hydration solutions brand that makes active hydration effortless so that people can enjoy their outdoor moments to the fullest. With testing grounds, just out-the-backdoor, Mazama designs its products from the ground up to make it easy and efficient to hydrate on the move. We take care of the details, so you don't have to.
